HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1978-05-18 - CC_spSPECIAL MEETING MAY 18, 1978
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a special
session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date
at 5 p.m.
Mayor Higgins in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe and Higgins answered the roll
call. Councilman Green was absent.
Also present was City Manager Valliere.
The City Manager reported that the meeting was called to
request Council to authorize two additional signatures for
checks/warrants in the absence of the City Treasurer. In
the past the City Treasurer has been the only person auth-
orized to sign checks/warrants and to make bank deposits
and in her absence, the Deputy City Treasurer performed these
duties. In view of the absence of the City Treasurer and the
resignation of the Deputy City Treasurer, the Mayor signed
paychecks for City employees on May 18, 1978, citing Govern-
ment Code Section 40602:
"40602. Signature. The Mayor shall sign:
(a) All warrants drawn on the city treasurer.
(b) All written contracts and conveyances made
or entered into by the ci ty.
(c) All instruments requiring the city seal.
The legislative body may provide by ordinance that
the instruments described in (a), (b) and (c) be
signed by an officer other than the mayor."
Councilman Morris requested the following be made part of
the record: that the City Treasurer by his absence is placing
City employees in financial jeopardy by not fulfilling the
functions of City Treasurer as specified in the Government
Code; that the community expects service from the City Council,
City management and City departments and that no less service
is expected from the City Treasurer; that the City Manager,
City Attorney, former City Treasurer have all had conferences
with the City Treasurer regarding his duties, but to no avail;
that the City is being placed in jeopardy by Mr. Richman's
irresponsibility.
Councilman Byork stated that the elected City Treasurer
should sign the checks if he was here.
Councilman Rowe stated that the people elected Mr. Richman
for the office of City Treasurer on the presumption that he
would perform the functions of that office and that if
Mr. Richman does not or will. not perform these functions, it
will be a matter for the electorate to act upon.
It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman
Rowe, that Councilman Higgins and Councilman Morris, be
authorized to sign checks/warrants.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Morris, Rowe, Higgins.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Green.
The meeting was adjourned to June 6, 1978.
_~
/~- _,,
Clty Clerk, City o yn od
APPROVED JUNE 20, 1978
r~-~
ayor, y of Lynwoo
~"tl
~..~ w
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 6, 1978
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in an adjourned
regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on
above date at 7 p.m.
Mayor Higgins in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Green, Morris, Rowe and Higgins answered
the roll call.
Also present were City Attorney Murphy and City Manager
Valliere.
The Mayor announced that members of the CarlinrPalm
Neighborhood Association requested permission to address
the Council.
Mr. Robert Henning, 3952 Carlin Avenue, Vice President of
the association, stated members wished to speak in opposi-
tion to the overnight parking ordinance.
Mr. William McCall, 3713 Palm Avenue, member of the
Lynwood Labor Council Association, spoke in opposition
to the ordinance, stating it would create a hardship on
people who have garages in an alley as parking late at
night would set off burglar alarms.
Mr. A. Shapel, 3910 Palm Avenue, spoke in opposition to
t$e ordinance stating that it would be an imposition on
residents who have late-night visitors and that it would
cause people to park on lawns.
Mr. Robert Downs, 3920 Carlin Avenue, President of the
association, spoke in opposition to the ordinance stating
he was concerned about enforcement. He noted the lack
of supporting statistical data and requested Council to
defer enforcement of the ordinance pending further study.
The Mayor asked for a show of hands in opposition to the
ordinance; the majority present expressed opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Green, seconded by Council-
man Morris, that the Sheriff be directed not to enforce
the overnight parking ordinance pending resolution of
contingencies.
It was moved by Coy~ncilman
that the motion be amended
days pending furt-her study.
Rowe, seconded and carried,
to become effective in q0
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
~.
., .~
Cix~,~,ti~~ ~-+~ ~~ ~
C ty Clerk, City nwood
APPROVED JUNE 20, 1878
y C y of wo